The Second Global Youth Ambassador Showcase has announced 90 honorees across five recognition categories. Through video submissions and live talent presentations, the program provided young people with opportunities to express themselves, share their cultures, learn from one another, and participate in cultural exchange with confidence and respect.
Students submitted videos in advance, and finalists were selected for recognition. Those attending the event also presented their talents in person. An in-person awards presentation took place on June 29, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, recognizing honorees who were present. Awards for honorees unable to attend were provided afterward.
The program extends its sincere appreciation to United Chinese Americans (UCA) for its support of youth development and exchange, and for supporting the awards presentation in Las Vegas. Opportunities like this bring young people from different communities together, giving them a wider audience for their talents and perspectives. The program also thanks the parents, teachers, and volunteers whose time and encouragement helped students prepare, participate, and build confidence.
Being a Global Youth Ambassador carries meaning beyond a performance or an award. It encourages young people to listen thoughtfully, respect differences, share their cultural backgrounds, and approach unfamiliar experiences with curiosity. The program aims to turn recognition into encouragement for continued growth, inspiring honorees to practice these values in their schools, families, and communities.
For young people growing up in multicultural environments, understanding their own heritage and learning about others are equally valuable. The showcase offered a setting in which students could tell their stories while appreciating the many ways their peers express themselves. Confidence, attentive listening, cooperation, and a sense of responsibility are abilities they can carry into future learning, relationships, and community participation.
This year’s highest recognition, Global Youth Ambassador Laureate, was awarded to Katelyn Hu, Meihua Zhou, and Xinyi Li. The program congratulates all 90 honorees and encourages them to continue sharing their voices, building connections, and contributing to their communities.
The complete list of honorees follows.
Second Global Youth Ambassador Showcase — Complete List of Honorees
Names are listed alphabetically by first name within each category.
1. Global Youth Ambassador Laureate（3人 / 3 Honorees）
Katelyn Hu; Meihua Zhou; Xinyi Li.
2. Distinguished Global Youth Ambassador（15 Honorees）
Amy Xu; Andrew Xu; Arielle Li; Brian Hu; Carrie Wang; Diana X Chen; Faith Zhao; Jessica Wu; Jianan Jin; Jonina Ouyang; May Bai; Parker Shu; Samuel Wu; Serene Luo; Shivalika Vig.
3. Outstanding Global Youth Ambassador（30 Honorees）
Aiden Ji; Alvin Wang; Amber Wang; Anya Liu; Arthur Yang; Bridge Li; Chenming Liu; Chenrui Mi; Christopher An; Ebony Chen; Elson Liu; Elton Luo; Emily Wang; Ethan Li; Hongyi Lu; Howard Li; Ian Song; Jarden Lu; Jason Li; Jason Tang; Julian Liu; Linda Frazier; Melanie Bai; Mina Zhang; Samuel Li; Sophie Wang; Whitney Xiu; Yifan Zhang; Yihan Cheng; Yongchen Long.
4. Global Youth Ambassador（25 Honorees）
Alex Lin; Alice Xiu; Catherine Wu; Charles Mi; Chelsea Sun; Daisy Tian; Erin Sun; Esther Yang; Fiona Ye; Isabel Sun; Isabella Song; Junxi Xu; Ken Takasugi; Liana Wang; Maddock Zhang; Matthew Yang; Molly Li; Shenghe Du; Shenglin Du; Shengming Du; Weilian Pan; Wilson Tang; Youming Liu; Yuchen Hua; Zhang Yunxi.
5. Emerging Global Youth Ambassador（17 Honorees）
Alysa Mi; Benjamin Chu; Delin Zeng; Desen Zeng; Dion Sun; Grace Yang; Irene Liu; Iris Hua; Isaac Cao; Jefferson Chu; Jodie Lin; Lechen Wang (Eason); Lucas Chen; Maso Lu; Max Lin; Samuel Wang; Wenxi Pan.
Total Honorees: 90
第二届全球青少年大使展示活动公布90位获奖者名单，在拉斯维加斯传递青年交流与文化理解的力量
第二届全球青少年大使展示活动（Second Global Youth Ambassador Showcase）公布最终获奖名单，共90位青少年获得五个类别的荣誉。活动通过视频展示与现场才艺呈现，为青少年提供表达自我、分享文化、相互学习的平台，鼓励他们以开放、自信和尊重的态度参与文化交流。
本届活动由学生提前提交视频，经遴选确定入围者，到场学生进行了才艺展示。2026年6月29日，活动在美国内华达州拉斯维加斯举行现场颁奖，为到场获奖学生颁发荣誉；未能到场的获奖者随后补发奖项。
活动特别感谢 美国华人联合会（United Chinese Americans，UCA） 对青少年成长与交流的关注和支持，以及为本次拉斯维加斯颁奖活动提供的支持。这样的交流机会，让来自不同地区的青少年能够相聚、展示才华，并在更广阔的社区中分享自己的声音。同时，活动感谢家长、教师和志愿者的陪伴与付出，为青少年参与活动、完成展示和建立信心提供帮助。
“全球青少年大使”的意义，不仅在于舞台上的表现，也在于日常生活中如何倾听他人、尊重差异、介绍自己的文化，并理解不同的经历与观点。活动希望将荣誉转化为持续成长的动力，鼓励获奖者从身边的小事做起，在学校、家庭和社区中成为友善沟通、文化理解与积极参与的推动者。
对于成长于多元文化环境中的青少年，认识自身文化与理解他人文化同样重要。展示活动让学生练习如何讲述自己的故事，也让他们在欣赏同龄人的过程中，看到不同表达方式的价值。自信表达、认真倾听、合作与责任感，都是青少年走向更广阔世界时值得培养的能力。
本届最高荣誉 Global Youth Ambassador Laureate 由 Katelyn Hu、Meihua Zhou 和 Xinyi Li 三位学生获得。五类荣誉共表彰90位青少年，完整名单附后。期待每一位获奖者继续保持好奇心与行动力，把这份鼓励带入未来的学习、交流与社区生活。